It's wild to think of Shein's journey toward global fast fashion empire over the years. Last year, it was the #1 shopping app in the US (ugh). I was in college during the golden age of lifestyle blogs, ie over ten years ago, and the brand was one of the first I remember sending products to influencers (AKA fashion bloggers, not necessarily those on Instagram) for placement in their style posts. Even before I really educated myself on fast fashion's impact, I felt pretty icky about it. It didn't ... Read More
Brands Like Big Bud Press
We've become big fans of Big Bud Press over the years (not spon). Their colorful jumpsuits, unisex styles, and inclusive sizing has landed them many an unsolicited shoutout here on the blog (BBP, if you're reading, hiii!). Now that #dopaminedressing is the new trend in town (and if done sustainably, a playful take on conscious maximalism), more readers are asking us what other brands like Big Bud Press offer bold, colorful, slow fashion? Here are ten of our favorites, below... if you love big ... Read More
Oaxaca Travel Guide & Rug Making Process with Matiz
Did you see our reel posted in collaboration with Jezarely Miguel, Founder and Designer of sustainable home décor brand Matiz? If you missed it, no worries! Jezarely was kind enough to share the deets in a detailed Oaxaca travel guide for all of you interested. We’ll also learn more about Matiz, the rug making process, and the team behind the brand. And, don't forget to watch the videos at the end of this post for a closer look! Thanks to Jezarely for sharing the info below… Matiz ... Read More
18 Sustainable Fanny Packs from Athletic to Chic
Let's talk sustainable fanny packs. Or belt bags, or hip packs, or bum bags, or whatever you want to call this delightful 90s revival. I have a few myself, some of which get daily use, like my "Sustainable S*** Only" pack from Grant Blvd (mentioned here and here). Some, admittedly, not so much, like a beautiful leather fanny pack I purchased from a talented Etsy seller, that just happened to look comically enormous on me. I still wear it when I have a lot to carry, though! Most recently, our new ... Read More
Where to Buy Sustainable Winter Coats
What are winters like where you live? These past few Seattle winters I've missed California more than ever, but I'm trying to get outside as much as possible (although I reeeeally don't want to sometimes), for my mental health and overall wellbeing. It's a lot easier when you have the right gear. If you're struggling with the cold weather like me, one of these sustainable winter coats may be just what you need to get through the rest of the season. Take a look! WRAY's Roberta puffer ... Read More
18 Beautiful Ethically Made & Fair Trade Rugs
Window shopping fair trade rugs is one of my favorite ways to waste time on the internet. (We all have our own, right?) Since my apartment already has all the rugs it can hold, guides like this give me an outlet for my ethically made finds! I don't think there's any reason to buy a rug that isn't fairly and consciously produced in 2022. While some of these are on the higher end, you can at the very least find incredible vintage rugs from small businesses on Etsy, or while perusing your local ... Read More
